Lead Physiologist (Cardiology) at African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE)

The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) Abuja is a 500-bed specialty hospital offering world-class comprehensive diagnostics and treatment in oncology, cardiovascular, and haematological care, and general medical and surgical services, along with top notch research and education. The AMCE will provide exceptional care to people on the African continent, regardless of their financial means. Developed by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in clinical partnership with King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust., AMCE Abuja is the first of five centres planned for development in Africa.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Lead Physiologist (Cardiology)

Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Employment Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: Onsite

Job Purpose

• The Lead Physiologist (Cardiology) will be responsible for providing expert clinical leadership and strategic oversight for non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, reporting directly to the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services.
• The role holder will be responsible for the accurate acquisition, analysis, and interpretation of physiological cardiac investigations, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, safe, and patient-centered care.
• This includes supervising the cardiac physiology team, ensuring strict compliance with equipment, infection control, and quality standards, and driving innovation in advanced cardiac imaging and stress testing protocols.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities
Clinical Care and Leadership:

• Provide leadership in the explanation of physiological test procedures and diagnostic results to patients and their families.
• Assume responsibility for approving physiological reports, patient follow-up recommendations, and technical documentation.
• Drive collaboration with cardiologists, the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services, and other colleagues to deliver a high-quality, timely service and to work towards meeting the hospital's and departmental objectives.
• Deliver leadership and training for staff in relation to cardiac physiological testing and non-invasive diagnostics.
• Clearly communicate the risks and benefits associated with any physiological test or stress procedure and how they would benefit the patient.

Strategic Development:

• Participate in clinical research to develop new cardiac physiological techniques for diagnosing and managing cardiovascular disease.
• Assist in the review of current policies and procedures relating to cardiac physiology, offering advice on innovative practices that could be implemented within the department.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to improve patient outcomes in non-invasive cardiac diagnostics.
• Interpret complex physiological test results, using information to provide diagnostic opinions and management options to cardiologists and other healthcare professionals.
• Educate patients on how to prepare for any physiological procedures to be carried out.

Quality Assurance, Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure absolute compliance with national and international guidelines for cardiac physiological testing, including infection prevention and equipment safety standards.
• Implement and monitor robust quality management systems for all cardiac physiology equipment, testing protocols, and reporting templates.
• Oversee internal and external audit programs and accreditation processes for the cardiac physiology department.

Innovation, Research and Development:

• Lead the development and clinical adoption of new cardiac physiological techniques, including strain imaging, 3D echocardiography, and remote cardiac monitoring solutions.
• Drive departmental research initiatives and contribute to scholarly publications in the field of cardiac physiology and imaging.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and knowledge sharing through teaching and training for medical staff, physiologist trainees, and nursing teams.

Leadership and Mentorship:

• Provide strategic direction for the Cardiac Physiology department in alignment with AMCE's mission and vision, under the supervision of the Clinical Director of Cardiovascular Services.
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior cardiac physiologists, echocardiographers, and cardiac technicians.
• Conduct performance appraisals and identify professional development opportunities for team members.
• Manage departmental workload, scheduling, and resource allocation to optimize patient flow and service efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Physiology, Clinical Physiology, or a related biomedical science field from a recognized institution.
• Postgraduate qualification or professional certification in Cardiac Physiology is mandatory.
• Possession of a valid clinical physiology license or registration with a recognized professional council or body.
• Certification in Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) is essential.

Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years' experience as a cardiac physiologist, with at least 2 years in a senior or supervisory post-certification role.
• Proven expertise in performing and reporting a full spectrum of non-invasive cardiac tests, including stress echocardiography, long-term rhythm analysis, and exercise tolerance testing.
• Experience in a tertiary care or international hospital setting is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR) systems and cardiac PACS or workflow software.
• Special skills training in advanced echocardiography techniques is highly desirable.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online